New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor hasn’t played a snap since 1993, but the accolades keep on coming.
On Thursday, the New Jersey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, and Taylor was among them.
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announces its next class of Jersey legends whose accomplishments have shaped the world as we know it.The list of 13 inductees includes Grammy award-winning recording artist SZA, the 50th Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman, and former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor.
“The Class of 2026 showcases the diverse talent, resilience, and spirit of achievement that define the great state of New Jersey,”said NJHOF Chairman Jon F. Hanson. “Each inductee, through their creativity, leadership, and pursuit of excellence, has made impactful contributions that continue to inspire future generations.”
The inductees will be honored at the 18th Annual NJHOF Induction Ceremony on September 24, 2026, hosted by Danny DeVito at the recently-completed Dream Live Performing Arts Center at American Dream. General Admission ticket sales for the event will be announced at a later date.
Taylor was the second overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft by the Giants and played 13 seasons in the NFL, all for Big Blue. He would go on to lead the Giants to two Super Bowls while being named a 10-time Pro Bowler and an eight-time first-team All-Pro selection, and a two-time second-team selection.
“LT” was one of the game’s greatest defensive players of all time and was named the NFL MVP in 1986, becoming just the second defensive player to win the award (Alan Page, 1971). No defensive player has won the award since.
Taylor’s No. 56 is retired by the Giants, and he has been enshrined in their Ring of Honor. He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1980s as well as the league’s 75th and 100th Anniversary teams. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
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